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Trying to remove my swingarm,all the info that I read is pretty good but everyone is skipping the part of how to remove the swingarm shafts(2).It says to insert a metric bolt in and pull them out.I have tried even with a home made puller and still can't them out
michel

I did this years ago when I chromed the swing arm on mine. If I remember correctly they are just a sod to get out

Hello Michel:

You might have an easier time of this by using a slide hammer.

These pivot points rarely get the needed maintenance, and the old grease turns to paste, thereby locking these swingarm pivot pins in place.

1: Prior to removal, dab some penetrating oil on the pivots and frame. Give that a few hours to wick into the joint.

2: Remove the outer bearing support. (the bracket with the three bolts.)

3: Insert the 5MM bolt and use the slide-hammer to gently tap (with an outward motion) to coax the pivot pin out of the pin bore. This is only a 5MM bolt so don't use too much force.

4: If the Slide-Hammer does not work, continue to soak it with penetrating oil.

5: if the penetrating oil does not do the trick, use MAP gas (torch) to heat up the frame. Concentrate the heat on the frame, and not on the pin. If you have to use heat, remove the coolant recovery overflow tank and make sure there is nothing that will melt or burn behind the frame. (this would be the most aggressive method) Make sure you use the MAP gas in a well ventilated area with the fuel tank removed.

6: For lubricant, use a Moly paste to coat the tapered bearings and pin. Also use anti-seize on the outer bolts.

This is a task that should be done every two to three years. Unfortunately, most of our 1300's rarely have this done.


Keep us posted.

If I remember correctly the manual states to 'insert M5 bolt and pull the shaft out' lol. What they don't take into account is 25+ years of corrosion seizing them in place Yes they are a bugger to get out, I ended up drilling & tapping the shaft to accept a bigger M8 bolt as I feared the puny M5 bolt shearing off & concocted a puller, bracing against the frame. The slide hammer idea sounds good too. Suffice to say they went back in with a liberal smearing of Coppaslip lol.

Steps 1 to 4 have all been done twice,soaked and pulled on.I guess heat is the next step,I will try it on the 1984 frame stripped and no good to me(no title).I will practice on this one on the weekend,let you guys know how it will go
Michel

Drilling and tapping a bigger bolt giving better pulling power is a great idea Phil
Thanks